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Billy Cundiff signed by Washington Redskins after Ravens cut

The Washington Redskins have signed former Baltimore RavensPro Bowl kicker Billy Cundiff, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

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Cundiff, who missed a key kick in the AFC title game against the New England Patriots, was released to allow undrafted free agent Justin Tucker to become the starter.

Cundiff was a Pro Bowler in 2010 and made 28 of his 37 field goal attempts last year, with a long of 51 yards.

WTEM-AM in Washington DC reports that Graham Gano, who was to be the starter, has been released.

Gano thanked the Redskins in a tweet Monday morning.

UPDATE:The Redskins later confirmed Cundiff's signing in a news release.

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